Addition of Auditions

I’m usually a happy camper when I don’t have to stay at home and count the amount of times I’ve counted the times I’ve counted in my head. Lately, I’ve been discovering a delicious amount of auditions coming my way. By delicious, I mean, they leave me hungry for more. And before you can point…

Making a movie

I’m making a short film! It’s called JUST LIKE THAT. Unlike our previous pieces which came out of a the 48 Hour Film Projects, this one incorporates a lot more of what goes into a paced and planned film project; Complete with auditions and food donations! Here you’ll find every entry related to the production….

The other side of the casting table

Auditions. A time to play, to have fun, to explore –at least, that’s how I feel about it when I got to auditions these days. But what of the other side of that table? That area has been a mystery to me…until this past weekend. If you recall in my previous entry, I’ve fast tracked…

Just like that

Subtext: “You can’t do that, you don’t know how…” And just like that, I’m spurned into action. It felt like a throw down, a challenge that needed to be met. It felt like an invitation to compete, and I couldn’t turn it down. I’m talking about why I’ve embarked on directing a short film I…

All-In: Personal Revelations Around Closing The Gap

There’s a thing, right? About walking it like you talk it? For me, for sure. And none of it has ever sunk in so ferociously (and so dearly) as it has this last year and a half. I went from growing momentum in my career as an actor + voice talent in Boston to planning…

Voices that Aspire

As a kid growing up on American Samoa, I often marveled (through movies, music, and literature) at the World beyond the island shores. I wondered about the food, the sounds, the sights, but mostly the people. And to go deeper, I was curious about the people who were creating art; The artists behind all of…

Five practical ways to get started as an Actor

So you’ve caught the acting bug. Whether you’re undeniably sure that you want to be under the hot lights or a curious closet thespian, one question will hover around you like flies on bullshit. And trust me, in this business, expect to wade in it and at times, be completely dunked. But if that doesn’t…

Contrast, the real spice of life

Some people say that variety is the spice of life. I beg to differ. The real spice of life is Contrast. Variety is merely the way you choose to use that spice. Spend some time in the sun and you’ll appreciate the shade. Work seven day weeks for a month and those two day weekends…

Walk a few blocks, perform a few lines.

Yesterday, San Jose Stage! So get this, this year’s Theatre Bay Area south bay general auditions was hosted by San Jose Stage, which you must know, is literally only a few blocks from where I live! It was quite possibly the most stressfree commute to an audition ever! When I got there, I was met…

Yes, We’re Blogging

2011 brings more blessings! I was cast in a feature film called “YES, WE’RE OPEN” written by HP Mendoza, directed by Rich Wong with San Francisco as the backdrop. The audition for the project was exhilarating. I don’t know if it was because I immediately felt at ease stepping into the room full of mellow auditioners,…